Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem

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“Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem” is a podcast series designed to introduce University of Alberta researchers and prospective startup founders to perspectives, resources, and funding sources that can help with research translation and commercialization.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 6: Startup TNT - Angel Investing Done Differently

    Startup TNT is the number one pre-seed investor in Canada.  Listen as co-founder and director Zack Storms shares how to have fun, make friends, and build companies through StartupTNT’s community based angel investment forum. startuptnt.com zack@startuptnt.com

    16 min

  2. AUG 14

    Episode 5: Entrepreneur Strength Training

    Join us for a conversation with Ken Bautista, Vice President, Venture & Community at Edmonton Unlimited and founding partner of Flightpath Ventures, as he shares his advice for researchers looking to become entrepreneurs and discusses some of the challenges they might face. Ken also talks about Edmonton Unlimited, the resources and supports they provide as well how it fits into the Edmonton Regional Innovation Ecosystem. https://edmontonunlimited.com/ https://kenbautista.com/

    35 min

  3. JUL 31

    Episode 4: Smart Money: U of A Fund unlocks the potential of research based companies solving global challenges

    Join us for a conversation with Sheetal Mehta Walsh, Founder and CEO of the UA Innovation Fund, as she discusses the Innovation Fund’s goals, what differentiates them from other VC funds, and the types of candidates and technologies they are looking to invest in. Topics include her tips for the perfect pitch and the strength of the University of Alberta’s IP Policy. She is also joined by two of her team members, Sara Moore (COO at the UA Innovation Fund) and Ally Wilson (Venture Analyst at the UA Innovation Fund). info@uafund.ca https://uafund.ca/

    21 min

  4. JUN 19

    Episode 3: Shaping Innovation Culture

    Join us for a conversation with Darren Fast, Associate Vice-President (Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships) at the University of Alberta, as he discusses ways in which the University works with the broader ecosystem to develop a culture of innovation and discovery and to help foster new spinoffs and startups. Topics include the student-focused Lab2Market program and UofA involvement with the Regional Entrepreneurship Accelerations Program. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/research-innovation/index.html

    22 min

  5. MAY 29

    Episode 2: Get Ready for IRAP - a Conversation with Client Engagement Advisor Ron Matheson

    Join us for a conversation with Ron Matheson, Client Engagement Advisor with the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as he discusses the IRAP Model, supports and partners in the innovation ecosystem, and how to be investment ready. Email: Ronald.Matheson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation Phone: 1-877-994-4727

    17 min

  6. APR 26

    Episode 1: A Conversation with Sunil Rajput from Alberta Innovates

    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sunil Rajput, Director of Research in Health at Alberta Innovates, as he shares his perspectives, tips and tricks on how to approach translational and non-dilutive funding.  Twitter:  @Dr_SunilRajput LinkedIn: @sunilrajput2 https://albertainnovates.ca/ Twitter: @ABInnovates LinkedIn:@Alberta-Innovates Facebook:@AlbertaInnovates

    24 min
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“Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem” is a podcast series designed to introduce University of Alberta researchers and prospective startup founders to perspectives, resources, and funding sources that can help with research translation and commercialization.

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